Joujangtek chief clarifies on jurisdiction
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 01 2023:
In connection with news reports published in several media outlets regarding search operation carried out by security forces on September 28 at Joujangtek village area and destruction of bunker, Joujangtek village chief/chairman Henkhopao Haokip has clarified that Joujangtek village area mentioned in the news reports was grossly misused.
According to a statement of Henkhopao, Joujangtek village falls under 19-Dolang ADC circle bordering Nungsai Rongmei and Dolang Chiru villages under Noney block of Noney district and hence there is no Joujangtek area.
It is seemingly possible that Joujangtek village area was grossly misused as it is a small village situated on the main road tri-junction from Old Cachar road on the left and Tupul-Noney-Tamenglong on its right, he said.
Regarding the bunker destroyed by security forces on September 28, Henkhopao said the dismantled bunker belongs to the area of Kung-pinaosen village of Kangvai block, Churachandpur district.
He also said that army and state police personnel are well posted in Joujangtek village before and more so after the unfortunate conflict erupted but there has been no untoward incidents or acts of miscreants so far within so called Joujangtek area.